Winged Wheel Podcast

Would Steve Yzerman even consider taking a small defenseman after a history of drafting the likes of Moritz Seider & Simon Edvinsson? What about trading up for a Russian phenom in Matvei Michkov? Tune in as we open by discussing Axel Sandin Pellikka, a talented (albeit not big) right-handed Swedish defenseman whose offensive ability could be exactly what the Detroit Red Wings are looking for i...

As the Detroit Red Wings continue their NHL Draft preparations, the rest of the league is taking part in one big front office carousel - lots to cover! Tune in as we start by celebrating some special Red Wings May 31st memories (4:00) before discussing Sebastian Cossa wrapping up his season with the Toledo Walleye, what expectations are for him with the Grand Rapids Griffins next season, & how Yze...

Amidst 2023 NHL Draft prospect profiles and news from across the NHL and IIHF hockey, we still find the time to dig into our good friend Steve Dangle for being a Leafs fan. Tune in as we open with Gabe Perreault's NHL Draft Prospect Profile, discussing whether his high hockey IQ & offensive ability are worth the risk that comes with his size & skating, how he stacks up against the likes of Ryan LE...

As the situation in Arizona unfolds, we take a look at a potential opportunity for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings amidst the Coyotes' conundrum. Tune in as we open by discussing whether Clayton Keller might be available via trade, which of Detroit's draft picks & prospects would be worth moving for him (including a yes or no on Kasper, Edvinsson, Mazur, Seider, Raymond, & others), if Nick...

Between the 2023 NHL Draft fast approaching, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the IIHF World Championships, and overall chaos across hockey, there's lots to talk about! Tune in as we start by discussing Joe Veleno's unfortunate stomp on Nino Neiderreiter and subsequent suspension & whether this affects his Detroit Red Wings standing whatsoever (3:40). Next, an NHL Draft Prospect Profile on one of our fav...

Is hockey in the desert over? Tune in as we discuss the bombshell news of the Arizona Coyotes and their failed bid to build a new, permanent home in Tempe. We discuss whether Gary Bettman & the NHL need to now relocate to a market like Houston, Salt Lake City, Quebec City, Kansas City, Atlanta, or another market, if Mat Ishbia of the Phoenix Suns can save the day, & if teams like Detroit can capit...

As Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings look ahead to building a Stanley Cup competitive team, the question must be asked: how can Hockeytown win without bonafide superstars? Tune in as we discuss Detroit's team makeup, who of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Sebastian Cossa, Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, and others would even be considered superstars, how Yzerman has to move forwar...

The NHL Draft lottery is over, and no, the Detroit Red Wings didn't land a spot to pick Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Matvei Michkov, Will Smith, or Leo Carlsson (probably). BUT, they didn't move down. Tune in as we discuss the NHL Draft Lottery results, including thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks and whether they "deserved" the 1st overall pick, what Steve Yzerman & the Red Wings have to do now...

It's almost time to answer the annual question that we all already know the answer to: will the Detroit Red Wings win the NHL Draft Lottery? Tune in as we discuss Hockeytown's odds of winning the Draft Lottery, what Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli would mean for Steve Yzerman's rebuilds, whether a Matvei Michkov, Leo Carlsson, or Will Smith pick is possible, top prospects at Detroit's likely range...

Hockey news is heating up as we approach the NHL Draft Lottery & Stanley Cup Chaos continues! Tune in as we start with the most recent Detroit Red Wings news: Simon Edvinsson's shoulder surgery that could keep him out in Hockeytown for 4-6 months. We discuss what this means for his strength & development, his roster prospects coming into Traverse City & the 2023/2024 season, how it aff...

It's time - our first 2023 NHL Mock Draft of the season! Tune in as we start by discussing Steve Yzerman's two 1st round draft picks for the Detroit Red Wings, including whether the Islanders' pick will be 17th or 18th overall. Next, our mock draft for the first 18 picks of the 2023 NHL Draft, including discussion & debate on all Red Wings picks, analysis on Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov, Carlsson, Wi...

The final major part of our Detroit Red Wings 2022/2023 Season in Review series! Tune in as we discuss the forwards, goalies, coaching, & what Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde have ahead. We start with the forwards, analyzing & recapping the seasons, contracts, and futures of Hockeytown's offensive core: Dylan Larkin (5:10), Lucas Raymond (14:55), David Perron (24:00), Andrew Copp (29:20), Michael Ra...

We interrupt the regularly scheduled Detroit Red Wings Season in Review series to bring you this excellent 2023 NHL Draft Primer, featuring expert analysis from Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News! Tune in as Tony joins the Winged Wheel Podcast to talk all things 2023 NHL Draft: Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Matvei Michkov, Leo Carlsson, & other top picks available to potential Draft Lottery winners (...

The Detroit Red Wings Season in Review series continues as we take an extended look back at Hockeytown's most recent year under Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde.. We open with a discussion with friend of the podcast Max Bultman (of The Athletic Detroit) as we take a look back at Detroit's season, dissect Steve Yzerman's impressions of Lucas Raymond, Joe Veleno, Dylan Larkin, & the rest of the...

The 2022/2023 Detroit Red Wings season has come to a close, and it's time to take a look back in the first part of our annual Red Wings Season in Review series. We open by discussing Detroit's final standings in the Connor Bedard NHL Draft Lottery standings, their odds at landing Bedard, Fantilli (or Michkov or Carlsson) (5:45). Next, the first part of our Detroit Red Wings Season in Review series...

We are pleased to be joined by University of Denver champion, Grand Rapids Griffins forward, and Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Mazur! First, we recap Detroit's recent games and where it has left them in the Connor Bedard Draft Lottery standings, with the Islanders, Canucks, Blues, and Capitals all factoring into the Red Wings' draft pick luck. Also, a heated discussion on the wear & tear of ta...

What a day - another successful Winged Wheel Podcast Day at the LCA (in Partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) in the books! We mustered the energy to still bring you a weekend episode, albeit remote and a bit shorter than usual (we'll be back to regular programming midweek). Tune in as we discuss Detroit's two games, including a dramatic 7-6 shootout loss to Buffalo that had Larkin and Walman in...

Marco Kasper made his Detroit Red Wings debut (which turned out to be his only game), and we got a glimpse of Hockeytown's future as he was joined by Simon Edvinsson, Lucas Raymond, & Moritz Seider in roughing up the Maple Leafs. Tune in as we recap Detroit's two wins in Canada, starting with an assessment of Marco Kasper's Winged Wheel debut against the Leafs & what can be gleaned from his first...

Not even 9 months after being drafted, Marco Kasper debuts in the Winged Wheel as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. Tune into this episode as we open by recapping Detroit's games against Carolina & Winnipeg, including solid play from Simon Edvinsson, a Jake Walman dagger of a buzzer beater to beat Carolina, & more (6:00), before getting to the news of the week: Marco Kasper has been recalled to D...

Derek Lalonde: Man of the People, asking what we're all thinking. Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's wild 7-4 win over Pittsburgh, including Newsy's "WTF is goalie interference?!" outburst, the call, and being tossed from the game, David Perron's hat trick on DeSmith, Berggren, Seider, Larkin, Walman, & others having good games, Alex Nedeljkovic getting the win, as well as the Red Wings &...

26 years ago today, Darren McCarty got revenge for all of Hockeytown against Claude Lemieux... Before we reminisce, we start by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their two losses, including Simon Edvinsson's 1st career goal & Alex Nedeljkovic returning to the crease (3:50). We also take a look at where Yzerman's squad could finish in the NHL Draft Lottery standings for Connor Bedard & Adam Fant...

Lots of news in the NHL this week, and not a lot of it is good...buckle up! Tune in as we begin by discussing the Detroit Red Wings & their loss to Florida, including Simon Edvinsson towering over Matthew Tkachuk (& Yzerman's vision to build a giant blue line with Seider, Edvinsson, Wallinder, & others), Pius Suter staying hot, & Dylan Larkin's sneaky goal (3:45). Next, their shootout win over St....

Simon Edvinsson has finally made his NHL debut, joining the like of Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond as top drafted Detroit Red Wings prospects to don the Winged Wheel! Tune in as we discuss Edvinsson's performance, including strong plays against Makar & MacKinnon, whether he'll stay up for the rest of the season, & his development path (5:25). Also, Detroit's loss in Hockeytown to the Avalanche, the...

With the dust settled after the NHL Trade Deadline and into the final stages of the season, it's time to take stock fo the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman's moves so far, and the future of the Yzerplan. First, a quick recap of the snoozefest in Smashville, as the Red Wings fell to the Nashville Predators and Alex Chiasson's net-front power play goal streak continued, as well as a quick look at De...

Lots to cover after the Detroit Red Wings had an interesting home-and-home series against Tyler Bertuzzi & the Boston Bruins! Tune in as we discuss Detroit's performance over the two games, including Alex Chiasson's successful stint with the Red Wings (especially at the net-front on the power play, taking Sundqvist's role), Copp, Larkin, & Raymond producing, a physical series against Marchand & Co...